Apple seeds RC versions of iOS 18.2 update: List of eligible devices and key features

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HomePod Software 18.2. These release candidates mark the final iteration of the beta software and are expected to be the versions made available to the public unless significant bugs are discovered.According to the report, with iOS 18.2 and its sister updates, Apple is advancing its vision of "Apple Intelligence", unveiling several new features for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Notably, the updates introduce Image Playground, a new app designed for generating images based on user prompts. Users can input descriptions or use pre-built suggestions from Apple, with the app offering intelligent concepts inspired by content in Messages or the Notes app.The feature allows for the creation of animated or illustrated images that can resemble friends and family, offering a personalised touch for users.

Image Playground, though a standalone app, is also integrated with Messages, providing added convenience.Additionally, Image Wand is a feature tied to Image Playground but is accessed through the Notes app. With this, users can draw rough sketches or highlight key phrases in their notes, prompting Image Wand to generate relevant images based on their input, adds the report.Reportedly, the Genmoji feature offers another personalised option, allowing users to create custom emoji characters based on descriptions or using data pulled from the Photos app, such as images of their friends or family.One of the most exciting features in this update is the integration of Siri with ChatGPT.

This allows Siri to pass certain queries to ChatGPT if it cannot provide an answer. With user approval, Siri delivers responses from ChatGPT, making it easier for users to generate content from scratch, including text and images.